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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
“Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.”
7.3 / 10• 1972• 1h 40m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.
Cast & Crew
Joanne Woodward
Beatrice Hunsdorfer
Lead
Roberta Wallach
Ruth Hunsdorfer
Judith Lowry
Nanny
Nell Newman
Matilda Hunsdorfer
David Spielberg
Mr. Goodman
Richard Venture
Floyd
Carolyn Coates
Mrs. McKay
Will Hare
Junk Man
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Newman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
